Blu-ray wins DVD format war

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Originally Posted by HangOver

Do you mean video recorders that just use memory card type storage, HD cards etc ? **if not just ignore the next bit
If so They are freely available and very cheap. We bought one from ebay. The quality is OK . The sound is a bit scratchy but I think thats because we bought an el'chepo. cheap as in sub-$100

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Hi HangOver, I’m referring to the Sony Memory Stick HD Camcorder.

There’s a link below to the Sony site and while the Sony Memory Stick HD Camcorder is just a little over $2k, a 4GB memory stick to suit this camcorder ( for only 30 minutes of recording ) is around $250.

At this time the sticks make recording a bit expensive.

Sony Camcorder and click on the HDRCX7K camcorder, on the right side of the screen.

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Originally Posted by simonl8353

Also look for a Plasma or LCD TV that is 1080P (1,080 lines Progressive scan) to get the full benefit.

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Got one of them , but i also have a DVD player that ups normal DVDs to 1080P anyway ,so need to see what the real differance will be . But a Ps3 may be the way to go

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Originally Posted by drivesafe

Hi HangOver, I’m referring to the Sony Memory Stick HD Camcorder.

There’s a link below to the Sony site and while the Sony Memory Stick HD Camcorder is just a little over $2k, a 4GB memory stick to suit this camcorder ( for only 30 minutes of recording ) is around $250.

At this time the sticks make recording a bit expensive.

Sony Camcorder and click on the HDRCX7K camcorder, on the right side of the screen.

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I have a JVC 20 Gig hard drive cam corder . It is great has 9 hours of recording at wide screen ,HD and ultra fine ( longer if you go down the quality). Bougt it 2.5 years ago in Singapore for not alot really. Love it and really easy to use

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Originally Posted by drivesafe

I agree, a very interesting read.

For my money, I’ll be staying with standard DVD format for now and I’m waiting for full solid state home systems and Camcorders.

There are some solid state camcorders available now but like all things new, they need a few year of in use development and a major cost reduction but time will fix this.

Solid state technology will offer much high recording quality and lower power consumption, so everything will get even smaller.

The way of the future.

Cheers

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sort of agree ! but i think video over IP will slowly take up ! just need faster broadband here (which could take a while) !

at home I have 99% of my movies/music on a central server in the house an I can watch/listen to any of the content in any of the rooms of the house. also have a Tivo(best think since sliced bread), haven't watched any tv ads in years !

only problem with blu-ray/hd-dvd is that you need a good screen and stereo too take advantage of it !